Health Plan Changes

After some analysis on the current state and long term feasibility of our health plan, the bargaining committee is able to again build on the current coverage levels being offered.

For 2013:

  1. Employees working 1800+ hours per year will have an increase to their health spending accounts from $300 to $400 per year.
  2. Employees working 780 to 1799 hours per year will have an increase to their health spending accounts form $100 to $200 per year.
  3. Employees working 1800+ and 780 to 1799 hours per year will have a change to "Outside province of residence travel benefits".  The coverage termination will change from "At the earlier of retirement or age 65" to "At the earlier of retirement or age 70".